Archaeological site of the Trinity Mountain

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Origin and history

The archaeological site of the Trinity Mountain is a historical monument located in the commune of Mana, Guyana. This site bears witness to a very ancient human occupation, dating back to a period between 2500 and 1800 B.C. It is a caved habitat, characteristic of pre-Columbian populations in the region.

The site was listed as a historic monument by order of 26 December 2000. It covers an area delimited between 200 meters of altitude and the top of l'inselberg, at 460 meters, on the mountain of Trinidad. Protected elements include soil and basement, defined by precise coordinates on IGN maps.

This archaeological site offers an overview of the lifestyles of the ancient populations of Guyana. Cave habitats were often used to protect themselves from weather and predators, while allowing strategic environmental observation. These sites were also places of community life, where hunting, gathering and craft activities were taking place.

Guyana, a region covered by the Amazon forest, housed human groups organized into small semi-nomadic communities. These populations used local natural resources, such as fauna, flora and rivers, to support their needs. Archaeological sites such as the Trinity Mountain are valuable evidence of this ancient occupation and its adaptation to the tropical environment.

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